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  1. May 29, 2015
    9
    TL:DNR: In short, CD Projekt Red has crafted one of the finest RPGs ever made. This is a classic and surpasses its predecessors in almost every way. Incredible graphics, fantastic sound, remarkable soundtrack and great story telling. The AI, however, can be easily exploited in sections and some side quests and even main quest have some real issues. Looting is frustrating until you getTL:DNR: In short, CD Projekt Red has crafted one of the finest RPGs ever made. This is a classic and surpasses its predecessors in almost every way. Incredible graphics, fantastic sound, remarkable soundtrack and great story telling. The AI, however, can be easily exploited in sections and some side quests and even main quest have some real issues. Looting is frustrating until you get used to the incredibly narrow loot range and direction - was done to allow for looting in combat but it also makes looting a chore when not in combat. There are some glaring clipping issues and sound overlay problems but that is to be expected in a game that provides well over 100 hours of game play. Combat difficulty is extremely varied and its easy to out level the main quest content if you do a significant number of side quests so be cautious if you enjoy a challenge.

    I recommend this game highly to anyone that enjoys RPGs, despite some of the nagging minor issues. This is a game that will stay with you for a long time and is a fitting closure to Geralt of Rivia's tale.

    GRAPHICS: The graphics are spectacular but demanding on the PC. You do need to have a substantial rig to fully enjoy the graphical fidelity. On console the graphics are well executed and meet the "next gen" standard.

    SOUND: Really well done ambient, combat and location sound effects that create a very compelling atmosphere. However there are some sound bugs where certain effects will linger and over power dialogue which is annoying and immersion breaking.

    SOUNDTRACK: The soundtrack is phenomenal and very fitting to the setting, well implemented and strikes a chord at the right moments with excellent fading and transition some exceptions where, like the ambient sound effects, the music is overly loud and will interfere with dialogue delivery.

    VOICE ACTING: Superb voice acting, with good dialogue and consistently well delivered lines. The NPC dialogues in areas could use a bit more variety perhaps as it can become monotonous and even irritating to hear certain dialogues over and over.

    STORY: Excellent stories and very compelling, rich character development using multiple story telling devices including cut scenes, descriptions, items and game play. One of the best stories in gaming.

    GAME PLAY: The combat is varied, from easy to difficult and is usually dependent on preparation and build but the AI can have issues at times. Otherwise the combat is fun and is adjustable to play style ranging from light armored dodging, fast attacks and signs to heavy armored tanking and the middle path of a little of both. The limitation on healing allows for tension and precision and can be challenging. Crafting is well implemented and can play a vital part in the game. Gwent, the mini card game is really quite fun but can be completely ignored if you don't enjoy it.

    GAME DESIGN: Great level design and a vast open world to explore. Secret passages, caches, and unusual ruins compel the player to explore. The exploration is also well rewarded with great story telling and really well developed characters outside of the main quest. The quest design is some of the best since the Secret World and many developers should take note of the quest design in this game as it sets the bar very high for the genre and for games in general. Even after completing the main story the remaining quests, even the ones that are low level, are enticing just for the stories that they tell.

    RECOMMENDATION: If you enjoy RPGs and well told stories this game is a must purchase.
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  2. Jun 9, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 2 intro is a master piece, so I was disjointed with the beginning of the Witcher 3, but then I played it.... it is as close as you can get today to a perfect game. The side quests are interesting and worth doing, with Gerald ending up performing in a play or needing to choose between bad and very bad.

    as always, you are not an invincible super hero, swing your sword the
    The Witcher 2 intro is a master piece, so I was disjointed with the beginning of the Witcher 3, but then I played it.... it is as close as you can get today to a perfect game. The side quests are interesting and worth doing, with Gerald ending up performing in a play or needing to choose between bad and very bad.

    as always, you are not an invincible super hero, swing your sword the wrong way and you'd die quickly so combat is exciting and needs brain, not just brown.

    Worth buying, worth playing, fantastic fun
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  3. May 29, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love how this Game develops, wow never had so much fun since Skyrim. Great Story and the tactical combat with signs is extremely fun and exciting. LISTEN: THIS GAME IS GREAT. some people give negative ridiculously low scores to keep the cumulative score low. Like a zero because they did not feel it was Awesome like the rest of us. Developers and Programmers from otherI absolutely love how this Game develops, wow never had so much fun since Skyrim. Great Story and the tactical combat with signs is extremely fun and exciting. LISTEN: THIS GAME IS GREAT. some people give negative ridiculously low scores to keep the cumulative score low. Like a zero because they did not feel it was Awesome like the rest of us. Developers and Programmers from other companies don't hate. They did it Better! Expand
  4. May 29, 2015
    10
    Simply put, this game is amazing from the voice acting, amazing characters, beautiful sites down to the combat system it's extremely hard to spot things this game has done wrong, as a matter of fact the only gripe I have with it is the frame drops that happen very rarely but can be an annoyance, non the less this is easily my Game of The Year so far and is a definite must buy in my honestSimply put, this game is amazing from the voice acting, amazing characters, beautiful sites down to the combat system it's extremely hard to spot things this game has done wrong, as a matter of fact the only gripe I have with it is the frame drops that happen very rarely but can be an annoyance, non the less this is easily my Game of The Year so far and is a definite must buy in my honest opinion.

    10/10
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  5. Jun 22, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolutely awesome time vampire! I honestly have no complaints aside from a few bugs here and there but nothing too freak out about. CD Project Red should have just made this game an MMORPG. There is so much in this game and it's just so good, you don't want it to end.
  6. Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.
    We have idiots rating this 0/10 because of his troubles with his PC. DONT PLACE THIS **** IN CONSOLE REVIEVS SECTION....
    Graphics and atmosphere of Poland just pours out of the screen. If Youre not from Poland and want to spend vacation in this country all You have to do is launch Witcher 3.
    One of the best games ever created - do Yourself a favour and try this one out.
  7. May 26, 2015
    10
    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The
    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The world design can only be described as the most immersive, belieavable ecosystem ever crafted in any video game with an art style and atmosphere that perfectly captures architecture of mid european cities/village communities of it's historical time. Graphics,voice acting and music are of the highest quality. Gameplay is vastly improved from previous title...it is still not as responsive as Bloodborne or has the same quality of animations such Arkham series, however it more than makes up for it with an amazing variety of creatures and different types of AI, preparation through alchemy, learning your foes' weaknesses through extensive bestiary, use of magic signs that you can also use on your environment to give you advantage, as well as other tools at your disposal such as bombs, crossbow etc.
    It is not without rough spots though...such as UI( Inventory system), AI ( horse riding), controls and camera as well as suffering from no small number of bugs/glitches. Honestly, until CDPR takes care of these things, I would give it a 9...however I'm rating it a bit higher to negate childish stupidity of those who downvote this game because they feel threatened by any game that surpasses their favorite title.
    This is not merely another great game...it's place lies next to titles such as Chronotrigger, Half Life, Morrowind and others...games that mark a generation and leave higher standards for others to follow.
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  8. Oct 17, 2017
    5
    Let me preface this by saying I am not giving the Witcher 3 a low score because I think its scores are too high. I DO think they are too high but this is my honest opinion and thoughts on the Witcher 3. The Witcher 3 is a beautiful game... on PC. One thing I hated while playing this on PlayStation 4 is that they had dulled the graphics down to a point where there was no point in making itLet me preface this by saying I am not giving the Witcher 3 a low score because I think its scores are too high. I DO think they are too high but this is my honest opinion and thoughts on the Witcher 3. The Witcher 3 is a beautiful game... on PC. One thing I hated while playing this on PlayStation 4 is that they had dulled the graphics down to a point where there was no point in making it about the graphics but they still pushed it to a point where it struggles to run on average PS4s. The fact that the game was constantly dipping into the 20 FPS range was not good and made a mediocre game even worse. Let's see, the universe is all right. The story is absolutely dog **** and confusing but if you ignore it and look around at the universe then that's the enjoyable part. The story is just so bland there's no point in praising it. The story is just an excuse for the horrible gameplay. Go here because A said so. Well B isn't where A said he was better find him. Oh C told me B is over at D. Turns out B isn't at D better find B. That's the level of depth we're talking about here. The actual gameplay is super boring. It's slow, clunky, and a mixture of too easy and hard. I was able to beat a boss standing still with my thumb on one button but as soon as I see a level 1 dog I'm dead because it just runs by and attacks me similar to an AoE attack without slowing down. Geralt is too slow to do anything. Buy the game to say you played it but save the reciept. Expand
  9. May 28, 2015
    10
    Deep stories. Yes stories, cause every damn story, from main to side is memorable interesting, I played on a PC that could take the recommended spec and had next to no problems - amazing graphics - and the detail to the world is insane!
    The best RPG storydriven game I have ever played, and I've played a lot...
    It's worth every penny on PC if you can run it.
  10. Jun 8, 2015
    10
    the best game I have ever played decade. Super graphics and souds. About the game you can only dream.
    I play on the PC whit 680 gtx and 2500k@4.5 ghz. All uber hair off
  11. May 26, 2015
    10
    Almost perfect in its presentation, being both a beautiful game and a horrifying game. Each character is well written and every quest has an interesting back story. The gropes that I have with this game is that the frame rate on the ps4 sometimes drops (not to unacceptable rates, but enough to draw you out of the experience), the menu system can sometimes lag, and that the loading screensAlmost perfect in its presentation, being both a beautiful game and a horrifying game. Each character is well written and every quest has an interesting back story. The gropes that I have with this game is that the frame rate on the ps4 sometimes drops (not to unacceptable rates, but enough to draw you out of the experience), the menu system can sometimes lag, and that the loading screens when you die are upwards of two minutes (thus discouraging me to seek a more challenging experience). Expand
  12. Jun 8, 2015
    9
    So I purchased Witcher 3 over the weekend, opting to favour it over TESO.

    I am glad of my decision. The game is incredible. The voice acting and characters are fully believable and the depth of the world is humongous! The fighting as many others have said, is a lot smoother and skilful than that in the Elder Scrolls. However, the real genuine surprise to me was how Witcher 3
    So I purchased Witcher 3 over the weekend, opting to favour it over TESO.

    I am glad of my decision.

    The game is incredible. The voice acting and characters are fully believable and the depth of the world is humongous! The fighting as many others have said, is a lot smoother and skilful than that in the Elder Scrolls. However, the real genuine surprise to me was how Witcher 3 managers to be so clever as an RPG...
    As an example, early on in the game you encounter a Lord who seems fair and just in his encounter with a peasant. You even have the option to defend him in conversation soon after, only then to remeet him and realise he's a complete Tool. It made me realise how many open world RPGs give the player the option of being the Hero or villain in their own story, while making the assumptions upon the world they explore based on very little of what is said. In the Witcher 3 the game punishers you for being naive or quick to conclude opinions. Unlike DA Inquisition, peasants dont cheer you but hate you and you are alienated by all fractions. This to me makes it a very unique style of RPG in that you are out for yourself far more than other games - that said I'm only 10% into the game, who knows what turns may come.

    Shame on those rating this game 0 or 1 ... it's ridiculous to give such a heavy-weight RPG such a low rating, when the graphics, sound, world design, combat and lore is all excellent, really, almost perfect. Anyone reading and thinking of buying - I've hesitated for a few weeks, but now I'm delighted that I got it. Another huge RPG to get my teeth into over the coming months.

    The only reason I've not rated this a 10 is that I'm a tart for character creation. IF the story allowed for a unique Witcher to rise up, or even started with a prelogue training a character up, it would be an easy 10. Small thing I know, but it does make this game just shy of perfect imo
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  13. May 27, 2015
    10
    I have been gaming since mid 80s, and this is my 5th 10/10 game. It's not perfect, no game is, but it's above it's competition in basically everything. It wouldn't be fair to give it any less than the max score.
    I'm playing on hard (not the hardest) on PS4 version (about 30 hours in, so far), so these are my impressions:
    + scale (probably not the biggest game on the market, but i would
    I have been gaming since mid 80s, and this is my 5th 10/10 game. It's not perfect, no game is, but it's above it's competition in basically everything. It wouldn't be fair to give it any less than the max score.
    I'm playing on hard (not the hardest) on PS4 version (about 30 hours in, so far), so these are my impressions:

    + scale (probably not the biggest game on the market, but i would say it's the most complex and dense)
    + visuals (easily the best looking open world game i have ever played)
    + seamless world (love the lack of loadings and the ability to see interiors and exteriors through windows and doors.
    + story, lore and characters (believable world with many mundane stories, brilliant pacing and intriguing characters)
    + no invisible walls (due to the open nature of the world, the ability to swim and the addiction of a jump button, you can basically explore any place)
    + unpredictability (as opposed to the schematic nature of Ubisoft games ['you picked 3 treasures out of 30', 'you climbed 1 tower out of 10', etc], in The witcher 3 everything seems random and natural.
    + exploration (again, due to it's unpredictability, exploration in TW3 couldn't have been more misterious and rewarding)
    + Sound (amazing OST, sound effects and voice acting)
    + content (insane amount of content)
    + gwent (for the first time in my life, i see myself investing hours on a game's minigame)

    - combat (while it's still good, it wasn't greatly improved compared to the previous game)
    - loading times (they are too long, gladly there are few of them)
    - Portuguese subtittles in Brazil but not in Portugal??? This is not acceptable...
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  14. Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I would give it a 9.5 but, I cannot... So, 10 it is. I'm going to start with what I do not like.
    1)The movement is annoying at times
    2)Rendering kinda sucks Now the Neutral points 1)Glitches are annoying but a game this massive it's understandable 2)Combat is meh The GREAT parts 1)No Loading Times when entering or exiting cities, caves or houses 2)All the DECISIONS 3)The Voice
    I would give it a 9.5 but, I cannot... So, 10 it is. I'm going to start with what I do not like.
    1)The movement is annoying at times
    2)Rendering kinda sucks
    Now the Neutral points
    1)Glitches are annoying but a game this massive it's understandable
    2)Combat is meh
    The GREAT parts
    1)No Loading Times when entering or exiting cities, caves or houses
    2)All the DECISIONS
    3)The Voice acting
    4)The graphics!
    5)I actually enjoyed the story tbh
    6)The Lore. THE. LORE. IS. AMAZING.
    7)When you buy the game NEW (You should because buying used doesn't give profits to the devs.) You get a thank you letter, stickers, a map, a history booklet on the game, an instruction manual(rare on PS4 games), and a Disc Soundtrack.
    8)Customizability (This game is the true defenition of ROLE PLAYING GAME)
    9)Geralt is hilarious in my opinion
    10)Hot girl characters... LOL JK
    11)16 pieces of FREE DLC (2 each week for 8 weeks)
    Seriously, buy this game. NEW. SUPPORT THE DEVS. ESPECIALLY CD PROJEKT RED. THEY ARE PERFECT IMO.
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  15. May 25, 2015
    10
    Oh my god. This game is so amazing. True RPG fans will love it. Witcher is the game of year guys just buy it.
    Graphics are top notch. Sound effects are awesome. You can't get enough of this masterpiece.
  16. May 27, 2015
    10
    The best RPG game in my life! After 400 hours spent in Witcher 2, I would probably miss the summer this year and might omit my wedding scheduled on September.
  17. May 30, 2015
    10
    What a beautiful game,massive open world to explore with different creatures,gorgeous graphics,sound,gameplay,story, has everything,took me over 180 hours(i've searched all the map),one of the best rpg from all time
  18. May 26, 2015
    10
    This is the the best RPG game ever made. A masterpiece. Beautiful huge world with great "living" and complex characters. Great, mature main plot and fantastic original side quest. it has some technical issues but it is not important when You realize that this game is extraordinary and this is the best RPG experience ever. Don't care about negative opinions. When You play the game You willThis is the the best RPG game ever made. A masterpiece. Beautiful huge world with great "living" and complex characters. Great, mature main plot and fantastic original side quest. it has some technical issues but it is not important when You realize that this game is extraordinary and this is the best RPG experience ever. Don't care about negative opinions. When You play the game You will see they are just not important :) Everyone should play it but be careful this game is very very long like 3 or 4 others and You wil be lost within it for very long time. Totally worth every penny and i hope EA and other publishers will learn how to make real RPG from CD PROJECT RED. This game is a new standard for mature AAA RPG games and all genres at all. Expand
  19. May 27, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game for my is next step in crpg. Huge word where horse run make sense. If DAI story line and dialogues is for children Wither 3 story line is for adults.Dynamic and fun combats. Very good graphics. Few week things example diving does not matter for my this game i best game ever. Expand
  20. May 28, 2015
    10
    I'm literally blown away by this game and would put it high up as one of the most immersive games I've ever played. Some of my favourite games in the past include the Final Fantasy series, Skyrim/Oblivion and GTA series. I'm about 30 hours in, level 13 and only just reached Novigrad, the story has me gripped, the side quests have me gripped and I already feel attached to the characters andI'm literally blown away by this game and would put it high up as one of the most immersive games I've ever played. Some of my favourite games in the past include the Final Fantasy series, Skyrim/Oblivion and GTA series. I'm about 30 hours in, level 13 and only just reached Novigrad, the story has me gripped, the side quests have me gripped and I already feel attached to the characters and world.

    I'm not usually a fan of "Mini game" type things in RPG's but even the card game Gwent has me hooked trying to acquire the unique cards and beating the best players.

    The choices you make throughout the game can have dramatic consequences either immediately or further down the line which often makes you think about your choices and responses to people.

    Anyone who is a fan of huge open world games should buy this, you won't be disappointed. 10/10.
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  21. May 28, 2015
    10
    I must say The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is one of the best games I have ever played. The World is very fascinate and there are so many thinks to see and to explore. 10 out of 10
  22. May 29, 2015
    10
    The game is a masterpiece. Shockingly beautiful and deep story filled with all kinds of human emotions. Massive world with breathtaking attention to details. Extremely dense and most importantly varied atmosphere in different parts of the world. Great gameplay mechanics, deep RPG combat. Phenomenal soundtrack. Everything in game feels hand-crafted. New benchmark for every game.

    I play
    The game is a masterpiece. Shockingly beautiful and deep story filled with all kinds of human emotions. Massive world with breathtaking attention to details. Extremely dense and most importantly varied atmosphere in different parts of the world. Great gameplay mechanics, deep RPG combat. Phenomenal soundtrack. Everything in game feels hand-crafted. New benchmark for every game.

    I play games for 15 years now, and this is the best game I have ever played in my life. Thank you CD Projekt RED for this experience!
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  23. May 30, 2015
    10
    This game is truly one for the ages. It's story it done very well with only a few boring missions. All the characters are great and you never want to leave this world. Must Buy!!!!!!!!!
  24. May 31, 2015
    10
    This game so far has blown me away with excellent storytelling and characters. The only game that I have played where the sidequests have really meaning and weave in and out of the main story. The whole world feels alive as well, my only gripes are some of the technical foibles, including framerate drops and occasional glitches. Either 9.75 or 10 from me.
  25. Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Truly genius game, Leaves Skyrim behind and that's really big. Splendid graphics, solid story, attention to details, good control of character, and a huge world only for you to discover. Really must play. Love this game, love even playing Gwent, I really want this as a board game! Good work Warner Bros!!
  26. Sep 17, 2015
    10
    If you are looking for one game that give you hours of fun, and a lot of ways to play, this is the option. Witcher 3 is huge in all ways, great story 18+ of course, lot of fighting, weapons, RPG finally. Beautiful looking of the world and tons of fan service. Give a try cause also the physical standar edition includes a map, soundtrack in a disc and more, this is a GOTY for sure
  27. Jul 1, 2015
    10
    There is a really serious and almost excellent work in this game and I think the Witcher 3 is the best from everyside in the Trilogy. Just the voice acting could be enough for you. It makes choosing your conversations and their effects on your story's fate great. I must say the "downgrade" thing was really bad, I expected more but by the way this game worth when you play it. It reallyThere is a really serious and almost excellent work in this game and I think the Witcher 3 is the best from everyside in the Trilogy. Just the voice acting could be enough for you. It makes choosing your conversations and their effects on your story's fate great. I must say the "downgrade" thing was really bad, I expected more but by the way this game worth when you play it. It really gives you an extraordinary story and I think you can only find this valuable piece in some other best stories like some movies,games and novels. So The Witcher 3 makes itself really unique. Expand
  28. Jul 3, 2015
    10
    I am shocked to hear that so many gamers are whining over the control system. I have had issues with it and have had to reload the game after i got stuck inside of Geralt's head and couldn't talk or advance a Quest. But to call the combat bad is such a cop-out. if you have even touched BloodBourne, you will know the struggles of getting use to controls and cursing at the TV after dying 35I am shocked to hear that so many gamers are whining over the control system. I have had issues with it and have had to reload the game after i got stuck inside of Geralt's head and couldn't talk or advance a Quest. But to call the combat bad is such a cop-out. if you have even touched BloodBourne, you will know the struggles of getting use to controls and cursing at the TV after dying 35 times against the same boss.

    The Witcher 3's open world as well as the Main, Secondary and Witcher Missions are fantastic. Simply put, it is refreshing to have an open world game that didnt miss the mark like Dragonage: Inquisition.

    Can i talk about how addictive the in-game game GWENT is?!?!? terribly addicting. I felt often times i should just collect gwent card across the kingdoms instead of fight monsters for hidden treasure or continuing the unbelievable story for fear it will end. 10/10, i really don't see how this doesn't win game of the year.
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  29. Sep 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, the graphics are great, the gameplay is amazing, the story is awesome and full of great moments and decisions and the characters are some of the best in a videogame, you just can't go wrong with this
  30. Nov 16, 2015
    10
    The game is very great!
    -beautiful graphics!
    -very great story!
    -wonderful theme with bloody Baron!
    -very good dialogues!
    -wonderful open World!
    -interesting characters!
    -epic adventure!
    Best game of the year!!!
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Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 79
  2. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2015
    100
    The conclusion of Geralt’s game saga couldn’t be better. The large open world, great storytelling and dozens of hours of pure fun – this game is an absolute must for every RPG fan. [Issue#253]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    95
    This truly outstanding game raises the bar to new heights that will be extremely hard to reach for BioWare, Bethesda and any other developer. [07/2015, p.38]
  3. Jun 23, 2015
    80
    The Witcher 3's subject matter, its almost defiant doubling down on its treatment of women as titillating props for Geralt and the player, even as it tries to flesh out more female leads, is its most disappointing aspect. This constant presence weighs down what would otherwise be an excellent bit of closure for Geralt's video game saga — which isn't helped by the control issues that often detract from sequences meant to break up open-world monotony.